Geopolitical risk: Across Protocol restores website following hackers hijack domain
Cross-chain bridge Across Protocol stated it has regained control of its website following a social engineering attack on Tuesday enabled attackers to gain control of its domain, replacing its website with a phishing site. Across stated the across.to domain is back under their control with…
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On the geopolitical risk front, Cross-chain bridge Across Protocol stated it has regained control of its website following a social engineering attack on Tuesday enabled attackers to gain control of its domain, replacing its website with a phishing site. Across stated the across.to domain is back under their control with help from Namecheap founder Richard Kirkendall, and that all systems are now working normally in a post on Wednesday.
Key points
- While Cloudflare marked it as at risk and later removed its DNS records.
- According to DefiLlama, having processed around $5.9 billion over the period, Across ranked third by 30-day transfer volume.
- The incident affected one of the biggest cross-chain bridges by trading activity.
Inside the Geopolitical risk story
While Cloudflare marked it as at risk and later removed its DNS records, Security response group SEAL911 aided flag the domain as phishing with key wallets. The incident affected one of the biggest cross-chain bridges by trading activity. According to DefiLlama, having processed around $5.9 billion over the period, Across ranked third by 30-day transfer volume, behind Circle and LayerZero.
Why geopolitical risk matters for traders
Geopolitical shocks usually push investors toward safe havens such as gold, the US dollar, the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen, while risk assets and commodity-sensitive currencies can come under pressure.
Events that threaten supply routes or energy production can also lift oil prices, adding to inflation risks for central banks.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-11 04:50 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 73,760.01 | -1.27% | 74,996.01 | 72,727.27 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2,066.14 | -2.55% | 2,132.07 | 2,006.00 |
What to watch next for geopolitical risk
Markets will watch for official responses, any escalation or de-escalation, and moves in oil, gold and safe-haven currencies.
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FAQ
What is the latest geopolitical risk news?
Cross-chain bridge Across Protocol stated it has regained control of its website following a social engineering attack on Tuesday enabled attackers to gain control of its domain, replacing its website with a phishing site.
How do geopolitical events affect markets?
Uncertainty tends to lift safe-haven assets like gold, the dollar and the yen, and can weigh on stocks and on currencies linked to risk appetite.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from Cointelegraph, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
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